api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll Informations - Download and Fix

Sometimes Windows system displays error messages regarding corrupted or missing api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll files. Situations like that can occur, for example, during a software installation process. Each software program requires certain resources, libraries, and source data to work properly. Corrupted or nonexistent api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file can therefore effect in failed execution of the started process.

api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file ApiSet Stub DLL. The file was developed by for use with software. Here you will find detailed information about the file and instructions how to proceed in the event of api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll related errors on your device. You can also download api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file compatible with Windows 8.1, Windows 8 devices which will (most probably) allow you to solve the problem.

Compatible with: Windows 8.1, Windows 8

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Fix api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll errors

1 Information about api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file
2 Errors related to api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file
3 How to fix api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll related errors?

3.1 Scanning for malicious software
3.2 System and driver update
3.3 System File Checker tool
3.4 System recovery

4 Download api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll

4.1 List of api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file versions

File info

General information
Filename	api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll
File extension	DLL
Description	ApiSet Stub DLL

Software
Program	Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Author	Microsoft Corporation

Details
MIME type	application/octet-stream
File type	Dynamic link library
System	Windows NT 32-bit
Copyrights	© Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
Character set	Unicode
Language cod	English (U.S.)

Most common api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file related problems

There are various types of errors related to api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file. api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file may be located in wrong file directory on your device, may not be present in the system, or may be infected with malicious software and therefore not work correctly. Below is a list of most common error messages related to api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file. If you encounter one listed below (or similar), please consider the following suggestions.

api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll is corrupted
api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll cannot be located
Runtime Error - api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll
api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file error
api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file cannot be loaded. Module was not found
cannot register api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file:
api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file could not be loaded
api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file doesn't exist

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Application could not be started because api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file is missing. Reinstall the application to solve the problem.

Problems related to api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll can be addressed in various ways. Some methods are meant only for advanced users. If you don't have confidence in your skills, we suggest consulting a specialist. Fixing api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file errors should be approached with utmost caution for any mistakes can result in unstable or unproperly working system. If you have the necassary skills, please proceed.

How to fix api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll errors in just few steps?

Remember, before taking any action related to system files perform a backup copy of your data!

api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file errors can be caused by various factors, so its is beneficial to try to fix them using various methods.

Step 1: Scan your computer for any malicious software

Windows files are commonly attacked by malicious software that prevents them from working properly. First step in addressing problems with api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file or any other Windows system files should be scanning the system for malicious software using an antivirus tool.

If by any chance you don't have any antivirus software installed on your system yet, you should do it immediately. Unprotected system is not only a source of file errors, but, more importantly, makes your system vulnerable to many dangers. If you don't know which antivirus tool to choose, consult this Wikipedia article – comparison of antivirus software.

Step 2: Update your system and drivers.

Installing relevant Microsoft Windows patches and updates may solve your problems related to api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file. Use dedicated Windows tool to perform the update.

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "Windows Update" in the search field
Choose the appropriate software program (name may vary depending on your system version)
Check if your system is up to date. If any unapplied updates are listed, install them immediately.
After the update has been done,restart your computer in order to complete the process.

Beside updating the system, it is recommended that you install latest device drivers, as drivers can influence proper working of api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll or other system files. In order to do so, go to your computer or device producer's website where you will find information regarding latest driver updates.

Step 3: Use System File Checker (SFC) tool

System File Checker is a Microsoft Windows tool. As the name suggests, the tool is used for identyfing and addressing system file related errors, including those related to api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file. After an error related to%fileextension% file has been discovered, the program attempts to automatically replace the api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file with properly working version. To use the tool:

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "cmd" in the search field
Locate "Command Prompt" result – don't run it yet:
Click the right mouse button and select "Run as Administrator" option
Type "sfc /scannow" in console prompt to start the program and follow the instructions

Step 4: Restoring Windows system

Another approach is to restore system to previous state, before the api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file error occured. In order to restore your system, follow the instructions below

Go to the Windows "Start" menu
Type "System Restore" in the search field
Start the system restore tool – it's name may differ depending on version of the system
The application will guide you through the process – read the messages carefully
After the process has finished, restart your computer.

If all the above-mentioned methods failed and the api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file problem has not been resolved, proceed to the next step. Remember that the following steps are intended only for advanced users.

Download and replace api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file

The last solution is to manually download and replace api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file in appropriate folder on the disk. Select file version compatible with your operating system and click the "Download" button. Next, go to your web browser's "Downloaded" folder and copy the downloaded api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file.

Go to the folder where the file should be located and paste the downloaded file. Below is the list of api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file example directory paths.

Windows 8.1: C:\Windows\System32\
Windows 8: 1: C:\Windows\System32\

If the steps did not solve your api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll file problem, you should consult a professional. A probability exists that the error(s) might be device-related and therefore should be resolved at the hardware level. A fresh operating system installation might be necessary – a faulty system installation process can result in data loss.

File versions list

Filename api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll

System Windows 8.1

File size 3584 bytes

Date 2013-08-22

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File details
	MD5	50e25e7a7d2b623ffa6e5243c5d401a3
	SHA1	ee01aaca8dc0e4c5d0f1cd6fdcb6d109f56daf94
	SHA256	be97ea9e822251ee6cb5cc1fd0227f2441c7d1006d049abdddd026bfbc61b5d2
	CRC32	2d4cfa4c
	Example file location	C:\Windows\System32\

Filename api-ms-win-security-credentials-l2-1-0.dll

System Windows 8

File size 3584 bytes

Date 2012-07-26

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File details
	MD5	f89825b123281efc1ae7e1399de558be
	SHA1	4eba1c53c3c1654b3a0ff53b431b5e611ee141fe
	SHA256	51eb8d72023115a789889e0a7bec5faeabbd4aeede80569d822b312d15145555
	CRC32	de8b84d1
	Example file location	1: C:\Windows\System32\